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“Spring Awakening” - The Revival - Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater’s Tony Award-winning musical presented by Lake City Playhouse. Contains explicit language and adult themes, may not be suitable for all audiences. Parental guidance is strongly advised; 7:30 p.m. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. $10. (208) 667-1323.

Striders - A community walking and exercise program promoting fitness, fun, friends and health education. Call Carol at (509) 926-1697 or Judy at (509) 892-1293; 8-9 a.m. Spokane Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. $15 per year and $2 for each exercise class attended.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Monday; 7 p.m. Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish (509) 928-9158.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Broadway Court - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9 a.m. Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway 922-3874.

Lilac City Cribbage Club - Open to anyone interested in playing cribbage; 6:30 p.m. Puerto Vallarta restaurant, 6915 E. Sprague Ave. (310) 621-3897.

Cooking Classes - “Cooking with Love” Series hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. “Five Mother Sauces” featuring special dishes for each sauce and a variety of cocktails. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.twocookswith lovecatering.com; 6-8:30 p.m. Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave. $35; $30/if you bring a guest. (509) 891-5980.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6 p.m. Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen Road. (509) 922-8820.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Eagles - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m. Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 928-5460.

Cooking Classes - “Cooking with Love” Series hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. “Five Mother Sauces” featuring special dishes for each sauce and a variety of cocktails. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.twocookswith lovecatering.com; 6-8:30 p.m. Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave. $35; $30/if you bring a guest. (509) 891-5980.

Writing Your Life Story - We all have a story to tell. Let’s remember, write it and possibly pass it along. Exercises each day with prompts, reading and free writes help you write your story; Thursdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m., Jan. 10-Feb. 14. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $37. (509) 279-6027.

Saturday

SCRAPS Volunteer Orientation - The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service and the SCRAPS Hope Foundation will hold a volunteer orientation to highlight the programs and volunteer opportunities available for anyone 16 or older; 10-11:30 a.m. SCRAPS, 2521 N. Flora Road. (509) 477-2532.

Silent Auction Fundraiser - A silent auction and buffet to help raise money for Theater Arts for Children. Beverages included with buffet; wine and beer can be purchased separately. The Star Tacs (improv group) will perform. Reservations recommended by phone or email to email@theaterarts forchildren.org; 7 p.m. Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3S. $30/person, $50/couple. (509) 995-6718.

Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only, novels and short stories. Bring five to 10 pages to read to the group and six to eight copies. Group meets second and fourth Saturdays of the month; noon. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 891-1695.